SM4 4BP is a sought-after residential area on Shaldon Drive, 0.7km from Cannon Hill Common in Merton. Administratively it sits within Cannon Hill ward and the Wimbledon constituency.
For serious buyers, SM4 4BP is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Merton.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £315k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for SM4 4BP are sourced from Output Area E00017012 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHALDON DRIVE, SM4 4BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHALDON DRIVE, SM4 4BP.
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£ 68,900 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SM4 4BP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SM4 4BP combines high owner-occupation (86%), strong property values (£315k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £315k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM4 4BP. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 315,000
1 sales · Mean £ 315,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SM4 4BP has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hillcross Primary School
Hatfeild Primary School
Morden Primary School
Aragon Primary School
St John Fisher RC Primary School
Joseph Hood Primary School
Poplar Primary School
Perseid School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Cannon Hill News0.8 km
- K Stores0.7 km
- Shell South Merton0.7 km
- Grand Fresh Market0.8 km
- JK News0.8 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Eat Well0.8 km
- Eat Well Cafe0.8 km
- Little Forest Folk0.7 km
- Premier0.8 km
- St Lawrences Church0.9 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Jan Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Kingfish0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The George Inn0.9 km
- Central Ward Residents Club0.5 km
- Raynes Park Vale Sports & Social Club0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Merton1.0 km
- Morden South1.0 km
- St Helier1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SM44BP · Data under Open Government Licence